System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission Operations Center

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is looking for a full-time System Administrator to support NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. The role involves managing IT systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and supporting various missions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, expertise in systems administration, and relevant degrees. Strong problem-solving skills, a good understanding of cybersecurity, and familiarity with various operating systems are essential. Salary range is $120,000 - $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working experience as a Systems Administrator.
• Understanding of basic Cybersecurity requirements.
• Familiarity with OpenStack, VMWare, and SAN management.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT systems and networks for project needs and compliance.
• Oversee IT infrastructure including web and file servers.
• Provide technical expertise for special projects requiring IT support.

Skills

Systems Administration

Cybersecurity

RedHat/UBUNTU

Windows Server Administration

Shell/Python Scripting

Networking Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant STEM degree

Tools

VMWare

OpenStack

NIST 800-53

Job description

Overview

System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission Operations Center

Astrion is seeking a System Administrator to join our Space Operations and Allied Missions division. Astrion supports the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC). The MMOC supports numerous missions at ARC such as:

• Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), a lunar lander that will traverse the lunar south pole searching for water ice.
• BioSentinel, a Cubesat, that measures the impact of deep space radiation on living organisms.
• Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) is an orbiting solar observatory that investigates the complex, dynamic region between the Sun's surface and corona.

The MMOC's role in supporting this mission is maintaining the facilities, networks, Information Technology (IT) equipment, software, and support services needed by projects to effectively and efficiently perform all mission functions including mission operations, payload operations, science operations, commanding, telemetry monitoring, and planning.

JOB STATUS: Full-time, Onsite

CLEARANCE: US Citizenship, Federal Background Investigation

SALARY: $120,000 - $145,000

Required Qualifications / Skills

• 3-5 years working experience as a Systems Administrator
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar relevant STEM degree; Years of experience can potentially replace degree requirement
• Understanding of basic Cybersecurity requirements
• RedHat, UBUNTU system administration
• Windows server and client system administration
• Familiarity with OpenStack, VMWare and SAN management
• Knowledge in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
• Software languages - Knowledge of shell scripting, C++, Java;
• Firm Knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
• Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, RSA Archer
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Onsite 5 days per week (core hours 9-3)

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantage
• Familiarity with Atlassian Suite including Confluence and JIRA
• One or more of the following Certifications
• MCSE (Microsoft Computer Solution Expert)
• Security +
• Sys Admin Certificate
• Linux+
• Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) and Policies
• Mission Control experience is a plus
• Windchill
• Satellite Toolkit (STK)
• Past experience with cloud migration and AI/ML automation is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Management and Security of IT systems and networks in support of unique project-related computational needs, including software installation and updates, lab system troubleshooting, system backups, while assuring compliance with all NASA, Ames Research Center, and Federal IT security requirements and services standards including:
• Manage the IT infrastructure including web servers, file servers, monitoring services (BigFix, NESSUS, SentinelOne, Splunk, Nagios), & virtual machine environment (OpenStack)
• Includes installing upgrades to existing systems improving system operability
• Provide configuration management addressing risk/findings maintaining compliance with NASA's IT Security Policies
• Patch systems and vulnerabilities maintaining compliance with NASA's IT Security Policies
• Maintain network records and coordinating with Center-wide networking group for planned maintenance, installations, and other issues
• Provide technical expertise for division or laboratory driven special projects that require IT or facilities support. This may include hardware or software integration, defining requirements, and laboratory expansions and integrations
• Provide support for engineering software installations, configuration, patching and troubleshooting
• Support project and mission specific needs
• Investigate cloud migration and AI/ML automation opportunities.